Raven Black by Ann Cleeves

384 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Winner of Britain’s coveted Duncan Lawrie Dagger Award, Ann Cleeves introduces a dazzling new suspense series to mystery readers.Raven Black begins on New Year’s Eve with a lonely outcast named Magnus Tait, who stays home waiting for visitors who ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,676 reviews

Moods

mysterious 94%
dark 76%
tense 40%
sad 21%
emotional 19%
reflective 12%
challenging 10%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 26%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 41% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 32% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.76

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